Member's Stories.

Three of our member's took a trip down memory lane yesterday and gave a short chat about how they first became interested in sewing and craft and, as a consequence, became members of Harmony Hill.
I think most of us started sewing as children, either learning through our mothers or other family members - and progressed to studying Domestic Science in school.
Those of us who liked craft just kept on going and found our niche.

Patsy was the first up to speak.  I didn't know that it was Janet that introduced Patsy to the group and the Embroidery Guild - I always thought it was the other way round. You learn something new every day.

The Duster bird was keeping an eye on Patsy and looking slightly embarrassed.

"When's Patsy going to stop talking and finish my tail!"

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Yvonne was next up and began by telling us she didn't come from here!

In fact, she comes from Wales. Below is a village scene Yvonne has been working on. I think this whole piece is stitched in needle weaving and you can see the threads being laid down at the top of the hoop. Yvonne was an art teacher until retirement but she's still keeping her hand in. 

If you look here you can see what she's been up to just lately.

The village of 'Abertysswg' where Yvonne used to live.

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Last, but not least, it was the turn of Margaret G.

When Margaret's not at Harmony Hill she's attending Crafters Anonymous and her 'claim to fame' is, that at the age of 12, she made a pair of satin French knickers and a camisole top!

What she really excels at is knitting and she's also pretty good at handling the money.

The wool, with added pom-poms, makes a child's hat.

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Maureen brought her photo album in.  I'm not sure when this photo was taken. Most of these ladies are past members.... but can you spot Judy and Anna who are still faithful members?!

It's good to look back and also to be reminded of how lucky we are to be members of the HHCG.